Group Tax Analyst

About DigicelDigicel is a leading digital connectivity and communications provider, delivering modern wireless and fiber networks across 25 markets in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Serving nine million customers through mobile, home, and business solutions, we play a critical role in enabling economic participation and digital inclusion in the region.Our commitment to strong governance, inclusive access, and long-term value creation is embedded in how we operate every day. Backed by our DIGI values—Diversity, Integrity, Growth, and Innovation—our 5,000 employees are focused on driving impact for the customers, communities, and countries we serve.Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.Primary Objective Of The JobManage all aspects of the corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting/reporting process for a number of group companies across the region, ensuring that high quality output is generated, and that all internal and external deadlines are met.Main Duties And ResponsibilitiesGeneralResponsible for all tax compliance and tax accounting matters for an assigned set of group companies /jurisdictionsPrepare quarterly tax provision calculations and all of the associated disclosures and reconciliations for the assigned entitiesResponsible for the recording of the monthly tax expense accrual and updating Cash Tax and Tax Expense forecasts on a monthly basisForecasting and processing all Corporate Income Tax payments for the entities assignedReview balance sheet tax accounts for all taxes and ensure balances are correctly stated and reconciledSupport culture of continuous improvement by following documented processes and suggesting changes to enhance their efficiency and effectivenessTax ReportingReview monthly tax accruals and prepare quarterly tax provision calculations, including, required journals for each entity assignedPrepare timely Return-to-provision reconciliations and adjusting entries after finalization of tax returnsAssist other members of the tax team in ensuring accurate reporting and coherent explanation of variances of all tax figures in the monthly and quarterly reportsPrepare all tax notes for entity statutory financial statements and work with auditors to ensure timely completion of financial statement auditsTax ComplianceEngage with external advisers to facilitate timely preparation and/or review of tax computations and returns for assigned entitiesMaintain a tax return due-date tracker and proactively create a work-plan for assigned entities to ensure timely filing of returns within Group Tax targeted completion datesBuild and maintain a Summary of Material & Relevant Tax Rules document for each assigned jurisdiction and ensure it is updated as tax laws changesTransition to new Systems and StructureSupport other members of the Group tax team on the implementation of new finance and tax systems or on implementation of other tax reporting or compliance processesEnsure accurate configuration of Tax Provision Software tool (Longview Tax Provision) for entities/jurisdictions assigned and escalate any issues encounteredAcademic Qualifications And Experience RequiredUniversity DegreeProfessional Accounting qualification strongly preferredTax qualification or prior experience in a wholly tax-related role is essentialAt least 3 years’ experience in a role responsible for income tax compliance across multiple entitiesExperience in dealing with tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions is preferredMust have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environmentMust be a self-starter who is able to work independently and interface with all relevant internal teams and external business partners as neededEffective communication skills, including the ability to proactively articulate progress, issues and recommendations in a concise manner to colleagues and managersSuperb attention to detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver results to tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environmentPrior knowledge and experience of working with ERP systems, consolidation systems and/or tax provision software is highly desirable – ideally Workday and/or LongviewFunctional SkillsExceptional Microsoft Office skills, especially ExcelStrong accounting and tax accounting knowledge, especially deferred taxStrong organisational and analytical skillsExcellent academics and good commercial awareness are requiredGood interpersonal and communication skillsSelf-motivated and proactiveDisclaimerThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.